Area Service Manager About Us: NWCare is a family run domiciliary care agency serving the community in Northern Ireland for over 50 years. Due to expansion of service, we are now recruiting Area Service Managers for our Rathfriland branch. Some of the main responsibilities include: Accept, allocate and process referrals for new care packages Accept and process changes and amendments to existing care packages Prepare rotas by matching Service Users to domiciliary care workers, ensuring that the domiciliary care skills and competencies are compatible Monitor and report changes in Service User condition to key worker Organise and lead staff meetings Manage time sheets, prepare paperwork for payroll and notify payroll of variations as appropriate, via either manual or electronic process. Participate in the out of hours cover rota - excellent on-call rate paid Undertake Service User assessment and risk assessment for Service Users Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with company policy Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of service provision Assist Registered Manager in the recruitment of domiciliary care workers Cover the on-call phone on a rota basis Successful candidates will have: At least 12 months’ experience in a care setting Experience of coordinating rotas Experience of managing staff A Minimum of QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care Good general education to include good numeracy and literacy skills What we offer: Excellent hourly rate Mileage paid Annual leave on a pro rata basis NISCC - Post registration training learning On-line learning Training academies throughout Northern Ireland Practical paid training CPD approved certificate for training QCF Levels 2, 3 and 5 qualifications Internal career progression Mentoring arrangements Uniforms supplied Recommend a Friend incentive - any of our staff who recommend someone who comes to work for NWCare will receive a voucher (no limit to number) NWCare wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. Closing Date: 25/02/2025 Reference: AGS444 Vacancy: Area Service Manager Location: Rathfriland Salary:£30,000 per annum to include mileage and generous on-call allowance Hours: Full time National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of an external company